Words Containing FAI

180 words contain FAI anywhere. Scores range up to 27 points (FAITHWORTHINESS), averaging 14.4 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Definition

A matter or concern; a secret sexual relationship.

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A secret romantic or sexual relationship.

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Plural of AFFAIRE.

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Plural of AFFAIR.

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A weak point or liking.

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Plural of FAIBLE.

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Definition

Glazed earthenware, typically decorated with opaque colors.

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Definition

Plural of FAIENCE.

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To lessen or excuse.

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Past tense of FAIK.

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Definition

Coils of rope laid up in a figure-eight.

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Present participle of FAIK.

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Plural of FAIK.

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To be unsuccessful or not work.

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Past tense of FAIL.

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Present participle of FAIL.

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In a failing manner.

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Plural of FAILING.

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Definition

A ribbed fabric of silk, cotton, or rayon.

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Plural of FAILLE.

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Automatic switching to a backup system on primary failure.

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Plural of FAILOVER.

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Third-person singular present tense of FAIL.

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The lack of success in achieving a goal.

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Plural of FAILURE.

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Eager or willing, especially under the circumstances.

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Glad or willing (obsolete).

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The habit of avoiding work through idleness.

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Plural of FAINEANCE.

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Plural of FAINEANCY.

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Idleness or inactivity.

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Lazy or unwilling to work.

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Idleness or lack of ambition.

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Plural of FAINEANTISE.

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Plural of FAINEANT.

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Past tense of FAIN.

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Comparative form of FAIN.

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Plural of FAINE.

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Superlative form of FAIN.

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Present participle of FAIN.

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Call for a truce in children's games.

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Gladly; by preference.

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A badge indicating willingness to speak Irish.

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Plural of FAINNE.

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Willingness or gladness, now archaic.

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Plural of FAINNESS.

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Plural of FAIN.

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Definition

To lose consciousness temporarily.

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Past tense of FAINT.

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One who loses consciousness.

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Plural of FAINTER.

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Superlative form of FAINT.

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Lacking courage or conviction.

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In a timid or cowardly manner.

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More faint or inclined to faint.

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Most faint or weak.

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Present participle of FAINT.

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As if about to lose consciousness.

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Plural of FAINTING.

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Somewhat faint.

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How many words containing fai are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain FAI anywhere?

FAITHWORTHINESS scores 27 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.